12. Protection of private property rights is important so that businesses A. can acquire larger landholdings than most citizens have
B. can use their property without interference or risk of seizure
C. will not have to pay taxes on their foreign-owned properties
D. they will not need to pay bribes to government officials

B. can use their property without interference or risk of seizure

Explanation:

If businesses have protection of private property rights, they will be able to use their property such that they will not have to worry about the land being seized or their operations being interfered with.

This will encourage them to engage in activities that will bring them profit that they would not have to worry about giving up which will then in turn contribute to the economic growth of the nation.

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